Drawing on the resources of the world''s premier news organization, the almanac provides in-depth national and international coverage of a variety of topics.

Annotation:From the editors of the New York Times, this handy annual reference remains a prime source of accurate information about the world around us. Included is a review of the year from the staff of the newspaper of record, plus the usual highlights, lists, charts, and tables. Even in the age of the Internet, this resource belongs on the shelf of every student, writer, and professional--as well as the general public. Highly entertaining. A wonderful gift.